Tri-Nation ODI Series 2026: Pakistan, Sri Lanka & England Squads, Schedule & Where to Watch

Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the opening match of the tri-nation ODI series on Sunday, October 18, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

The series will run from October 18 to 31, with the first three matches scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi before the action moves to Lahore.

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All matches will begin at 1:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), with the toss scheduled for 12:30 PM. The final will be played in Lahore on October 31.

This will be Pakistan’s third ODI series of 2026. They lost 2-1 to Bangladesh in Bangladesh before bouncing back to beat Australia 2-1 at home.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Recent ODI Record

Pakistan have dominated their recent ODI meetings with Sri Lanka, winning their last three-match ODI series 3-0 in November 2025. They won the first ODI by six runs, the second by eight wickets and the third by six wickets. Pakistan have won four of their last five ODI meetings with Sri Lanka, with Sri Lanka’s only victory coming in the 2023 Asia Cup.

Pakistan vs England: Recent ODI Record

England have won Pakistan’s last four ODI meetings, including their 93-run victory in the teams’ most recent ODI encounter at the 2023 World Cup. Their previous three-match ODI series against Pakistan, played in July 2021, also ended in a 3-0 sweep for England. Pakistan’s last ODI win over England came during the 2019 ODI World Cup, when they secured a 14-run victory.

Pakistan’s Squad: Familiar Faces Remain

Pakistan have retained several key players for the tri-nation series, including experienced campaigners Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Salman Ali Agha.

Mohammad Rizwan has been left out of Pakistan’s ODI squad following the series against Bangladesh. He also did not feature in the team’s previous ODI series against Australia.

Shaheen Shah Afridi’s Captaincy Record

Shaheen Shah Afridi’s captaincy has coincided with a strong run of results for Pakistan in ODI cricket. Since taking charge in 2025, Pakistan have won eight of their 12 ODIs under his leadership.

During this period, they won ODI series against South Africa, Sri Lanka and Australia, while their only series defeat came against Bangladesh in a closely fought decider.

Pakistan Squad

Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wk), Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Razaullah, Saad Baig (wk), Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan and Sufiyan Muqeem

Sri Lanka Squad

Kusal Mendis (captain), Sahan Arachchige, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachindu Colombage, Avishka Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara,Pathum Nissanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage

England Squad

Harry Brook (captain), Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, James Coles, Jordan Cox, Mason Crane, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Josh Tongue

Tri-Nation ODI Series 2026 Schedule

All matches are scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM PST, with the toss at 12:30 PM.

Where to Watch the Tri-Nation ODI Series Live

Viewers should check their local broadcasters and streaming services for the latest coverage details.